Aprotinin/calcium chloride/fibrinogen/thrombin (On the skin)

Controls bleeding during surgery.

Brand Name(s):

Artiss

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to aprotinin, calcium chloride, fibrinogen, thrombin, or bovine proteins (from animals such as oxen or cows).

How to Use This Medicine:

Solution

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted certain viruses to people who have received them. The risk of getting a virus from human blood products has been greatly reduced because all donated blood must be tested before any products are made. Talk with your doctor if you have any concerns about this risk.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

Last Updated: 5/4/2018

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